coral reef

noun

: a long line of coral that lies in warm, shallow water

Examples of coral reef in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An archipelago famed for its friendly culture, white-sand beaches and teeming coral reefs, Fiji has struggled for years to contain a drug boom. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Like the wavy structures of a coral reef, layered deposits in the Arabia Terra region of Mars showcase the planet's strange beauty and even stranger past. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Underwater robots are widely used to explore water bodies, map the seafloor, monitor coral reefs, measure water quality, and study aquatic animals. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026

Dreaming of glacier-gazing in Alaska or snorkeling through coral reefs in the Caribbean? — Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026

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Kids Definition

coral reef

noun

: a reef made up of corals, other organic substances, and limestone